63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Florence, AL (2026)
10 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Florence: Smith Septic & Excavation, CR Score 63/100; 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): State-Line Septic and Plumbing LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
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Most-reviewed: State-Line Septic and Plumbing LLC., 59 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Florence septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Florence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith Septic & Excavation | 63 | 4.6★ (27) | Sheffield, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | State-Line Septic and Plumbing LLC. | 62 | 5.0★ (59) | Florence | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Elgin Septic Service LLC | 60 | 4.1★ (38) | Florence | Sat | — |
| 4 | Phillips Environmental | 59 | 4.7★ (23) | Florence | — | — |
| 5 | JXJ Septic | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Florence | — | — |
| 6 | Dirtpros septic | 58 | 3.9★ (7) | Florence | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Superior Septic Tanks & Supplies | 56 | 4.4★ (14) | Tuscumbia, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Elgin Environmental & Septic | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Florence | — | — |
| 9 | Dixie Septic Tank Services | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Tuscumbia, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Allen Plumbing & Piping LLC | 46 | 1.0★ (3) | Florence | — | — |
The 10 best septic service companies in Florence, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Florence
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, the most in Florence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 JXJ Septic
Based in Florence
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuscumbia, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Florence
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tuscumbia, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Florence
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Florence
4 more septic service companies within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Septic Tank Service | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Bobby's Backhoe & Septic Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Florence |
| Nelson Services Company, LLC | In Florence | |
| Stonecipher's Backhoe & Septic | 8 mi |
How we ranked Florence septic service companies
We scored 10 Florence septic service companies on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 2, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Florence data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Septic service companies in Florence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Florence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Florence, AL is Smith Septic & Excavation with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. State-Line Septic and Plumbing LLC. (#2) and Elgin Septic Service LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 10 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Florence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 septic service companies serving Florence, AL. 7 of them are based in Florence; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 4 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Florence are open 24/7?
2 ranked septic service companies in Florence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Smith Septic & Excavation (#1) and State-Line Septic and Plumbing LLC. (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Florence work on weekends?
4 of 10 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Smith Septic & Excavation (#1), State-Line Septic and Plumbing LLC. (#2) and Elgin Septic Service LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Florence septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated septic service companies in Florence is 4.7★, with a median of 17 reviews. State-Line Septic and Plumbing LLC. has the most, 59 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank septic service companies?
Each septic service company gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do septic service companies outside Florence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Florence city center, our service radius for septic service companies. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can septic service companies pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Florence
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 septic service companies serving Florence.
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